The ePortfolios system is available for use by U of A faculty, staff, and students as a location to construct web-based portfolios based on an open-source tool called Mahara. Common uses for ePortfolios are as reflective capping projects at the end of programs or to display completed work that maps to a set of competencies or accreditation requirements. The following video provides a basic introduction to the ePortfolio service:

The sections below overview outline basic processes with links to detailed knowledge articles for each topic.

Getting Started

Users can access their ePortfolios only through eClass and will should find links to the service provided by their instructors inside courses on eClass. The following articles provide an introduction to the system:

Sharing those pages with a desired individual, specific audience, or the public (the systems allows you to have as many portfolios as you like so it is possible to create different ones for different purposes or audiences):